2025 Ford Escape 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.2s
- ST-Line Select AWD, 192 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 159 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 163 of 185 SUVs (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-Line Select AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 7.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $33,195 |
| Platinum FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $35,615 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 7.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,910 |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 7.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $38,110 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $34,190 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $35,615 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $38,110 |
| Platinum Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| Active AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,451 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $30,915 |
| ST-Line AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,451 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $31,760 |
| ST-Line Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,550 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $32,490 |
| Active FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,283 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $29,515 |
| ST-Line FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,283 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $30,360 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Active | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $29,515 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $30,360 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $32,490 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $33,195 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $34,190 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $35,615 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $35,910 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $36,540 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $38,110 |
| PHEV FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $38,400 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $38,400 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl | 4 | 180 hp | Active FWD | $29,515 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 11 | 210 hp | Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | $0 | $817 | -$463 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 5 | 192 hp | ST-Line Hybrid FWD | $32,490 | +$2,975 | $985 | -$295 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 192 hp | ST-Line Select AWD | $33,195 | +$705 | $985 | -$295 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 17 of 24 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 17 | Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | 7.2 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | Active FWD | $29,515 | 7.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Active FWD: 180 hp, 30 mpg, $29,515. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $28,495 | 6.7 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $28,590 | 7.5 s |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 43 mpg | $28,790 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 39 mpg | $32,850 | 6.6 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Blue AWD | 231 hp | 38 mpg | $33,465 | 6.4 s |
Escape by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Ford Explorer: 2.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Ford Explorer.
| Measure | 2025 Ford Escape | 2025 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ST-Line Select AWD | ST-Line 4WD |
| 0-60 | 7.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 4,457 lb |
| hp per ton | 107 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 18.6 | 14.9 |
| MSRP | $33,195 | $47,020 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree